Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The most significant growth in those needing healthcare is the geriatric population, and most of them will have Medicare and seek providers accepting Medicare. (By By the way, all providers, by law, must accept Medicare unless they intentionally and formally opt out. If you do, make sure to follow up!

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Medicare Starting a Practice Business HIPAA 195

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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HIPAA Medicaid Medicare Legal Issues 81

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. HIPAA regulations govern the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities and their business associates.

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HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 88

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.

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HIPAA Medicaid Health Insurance Best Practices 85

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. Nurses must know and comply with HIPAA, information security, and confidentiality.

APRN 98

APRN Licensing Medicare HIPAA 98

IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that many senior living communities have told McKnight’s that they will have to increase agency use this year , especially in light of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) potentially moving forward with a new minimum staffing standard in 2023.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Senior Living Best Practices Medicaid 52

IntelyCare

MARCH 3, 2023

It’s estimated that 37% of those who allegedly purchased fake documents passed the test and went on to obtain licensure. Over 7,600 diplomas were purchased by Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) candidates who were then able to take the national nursing board exam.

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Licensing HIPAA LPN Medicaid 93